What happens next week?

Crimson1967 · Sep 16, 2012

While nobody seriously would think FAU gives us a game, how will we perform? FAU struggled to beat Wagner (an FCS team) 7-3, but were able to score 20 on Georgia and were tied 14-14 in the second quarter.

So will we go out and dominate like we should against a team like that or will we play sloppy like we did against Western Kentucky? Will Saban need to give the media another reprimand and give the team a tounge lashing during practice this week?

TIDE-HSV · Sep 16, 2012

I personally think we do business as usual and play lots of reserves, which is going to pay big, big dividends down the line...

Just Win · Sep 16, 2012

TIDE-HSV said:
I personally think we do business as usual and play lots of reserves, which is going to pay big, big dividends down the line...

What he said.....

gamersfuel · Sep 16, 2012

as long as we dont have any injuries i'll be satisfied.

CrimsonProf · Sep 16, 2012

TIDE-HSV said:
I personally think we do business as usual and play lots of reserves, which is going to pay big, big dividends down the line...

Reserves already look better now than they did three weeks ago.

bama backer · Sep 16, 2012

TIDE-HSV said:
I personally think we do business as usual and play lots of reserves, which is going to pay big, big dividends down the line...

I fully agree. Of interest to me is to see players on the 2nd and 3rd team offensive and defensive line get tested by a lot of playing time for near future needs. Also a good time to use different formations, stunts, and personnel packages etc.
:biga:Roll Tide Roll!

Dallas4Bama · Sep 16, 2012

TIDE-HSV said:
I personally think we do business as usual and play lots of reserves, which is going to pay big, big dividends down the line...

It would be interesting to know how we compare in this area with previous years. I would have to say our 2 and 3rd string have seen far more snaps this year than previous years at this point.

Bamabuzzard · Sep 16, 2012

I love when backups get meaningful playing time. Because most of the time they have an opportunity to make a difference in a big game later in the year when it really, really counts.

pigsinspace · Sep 16, 2012

I noticed a large number of Freshmen playing. It is funny how many schools use the lure of early playing time to get players to sign with them, and then either don't play them or throw them out on the field before they are ready. Bama doesn't have to do that, and yet they still manage to work the new kids in the game as the season progresses. So, to good prospects out there who are trying to decide between Alabama and some other school promising you playing time, come on over. If you do your part and work hard and learn the system, you will get the playing time AND you will compete for championships.

Tiderollin32 · Sep 16, 2012

Hopefully this game will be done by the 2nd quarter and give reserves a lot of meaningful snaps. I remember last year when we played North Texas our reserves came in and stopped North Texas I believe twice on the goaline. It just seems like that gave the players then, who are now mostly starters a ton of game experience for this year. JMO

brutetough · Sep 16, 2012

1. Try to correct any miscue we have right now. Pass blocking. Communication at secondary. etc.
2. Develop quality depth. OL and secondary need quality depth. 2nd QB ely/sims need some game experience too.
3. STAY HEALTHY!

JIB · Sep 16, 2012

A guy like Kenyan Drake gets to play good minutes against teams like Michigan and Arkansas. That's pretty impressive. He'll probably end up getting 50-60 carries as 4th/5th string.

lincoln_osiris · Sep 16, 2012

Not sure how to say this, but here goes...I hope the starters are able to build up endurance to play 4 quarters for when we need them. The only draw back to being so dominant is they are being pulled (rightfully so) usually in the 3rd quarter. Hopefully they get plenty of conditioning in practice.

JIB · Sep 16, 2012

Alabama has the fewest scholarship seniors in the nation by the way. Scary.

BamaFlum · Sep 16, 2012

JIB said:
Alabama has the fewest scholarship seniors in the nation by the way. Scary.

This happens when you have team so talented juniors leave early.

RollTide_12 · Sep 16, 2012

This game will be over early and some of our younger players will get time to work on strengthening weak areas.

RTR91 · Sep 16, 2012

lincoln osiris said:
Not sure how to say this, but here goes...I hope the starters are able to build up endurance to play 4 quarters for when we need them. The only draw back to being so dominant is they are being pulled (rightfully so) usually in the 3rd quarter. Hopefully they get plenty of conditioning in practice.

Scott Cochran laughs at this.

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk, so my post may not be what I typed thanks to auto correct. Also, I may need an emoticon but cannot use one in this post.

TideMom2Boys · Sep 16, 2012

When was the last time we had three shutouts in a row? I can see them trying for it again this weekend.

Not to mention it would be four shut outs in the last five games!

crimsonaudio · Sep 16, 2012

Bamabuzzard said:
I love when backups get meaningful playing time. Because most of the time they have an opportunity to make a difference in a big game later in the year when it really, really counts.

Not to mention it makes a huge difference when it's time for them to step up - 2010 vs 2012.

JBama_in_PCOLA · Sep 16, 2012

I think we keep our focus because of what happened to Fowler. Get it done and get off the field.

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